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Obey Court, Recognize Edozie Njoku-Led National Leadership, NRM Urges INEC

ABUJA - The National Rescue Movement (NRM), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately obey an order and judgment of Justice Obiorah Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directing it to recognize the Chief Edozi

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Africa and the Deadly Dust from Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene

These are sad times. Who could have believed that after the US and its allies destroyed Iraq in search of "weapons of mass destruction" and found none, history would repeat itself as a farce? In neighbouring Iran, 35 years after Operation Desert Storm, t

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UBTH CMD Commended As Subsidized Cataract Surgeries Benefit Over 1,000 Patients

BENIN - The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has seen a large influx of patients for its ongoing Cataract Screening and Subsidized Surgery Programme, organized by the Department of Ophthalmology. The programme has been met with accolades for

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Reps Probe N292m Paid To Abandoned Taraba Library

ABUJA - The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Thursday launched a probe into the alleged abandonment of a N365 million National Library of Nigeria state branch project in Jalingo, Taraba State, despite N292 million already paid to the

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Aide Gives Update On Nnaji's Certificate Allegation - Daily Trust

Dr Robert Ngwu, the Special Adviser to former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, has clarified reports claiming that a Federal Government panel confirmed certificate forgery against the ex-minister. Ngwu, who made the clarific

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Dangote raises Petrol Price to N995/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) gantry price to N995 per litre, representing a sharp N221 increase in just four days, amid fluctuations in global crude oil prices and rising shipping costs A senior refinery off

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Funke Akindele Champions the Next Generation of Creatives with Second Edition of The Creative Blueprint

The event is open to actors, filmmakers, writers, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs ready to elevate their craft and expand their opportunities. Award-winning actress, producer, and industry trailblazer Funke Akindele has announced the return

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AI-built cyberattacks beating security defenses despite low sophistication - HP - Businessday NG

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to rapidly generate malware campaigns that are simple and low-effort yet still manage to bypass enterprise security systems, according to new research from HP Inc.. The company's latest Threat

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Sterling Bank partners MREIF to cut Nigeria's housing gap - Businessday NG

Sterling Bank said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) to accelerate access to affordable housing finance and deepen homeownership opportunities across Nigeria. T

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Eni unit, Nigerian government resolve offshore license dispute paving way for development

The Nigerian government and Eni have divided a major offshore license into four parts, ending a prolonged dispute and enabling development of key deepwater resources, including the Zabazaba and Etan fields. The Nigerian government and Eni agreed to split